Comparison

FTP Client vs tg

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FTP Client

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.

Highlights
  • Access server files in Files app
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
  • TLS encryption
  • iCloud Keychain sync
  • Fast uploads via share sheet
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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FTP Files puts your server content in the Files app & Finder with minimum setup or hassle. Open and edit with any app at your convenience. The app supports FTP, SFTP and FTPS with implicit or explicit TLS encryption and your server configurations are synced between iPhone, iPad and Mac if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Powerful automation is included, allowing you to work with the Shortcuts app for listing, downloading, and uploading files. It's designed to automate your routine tasks, increasing your productivity.

About

tg

Features
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ty-eyeVision - You can use IPCam or USB Cam or Video File or Screen Capture to detect what you want to detect - IPCam, USB Cam, 파일영상, 화면캡쳐 을 사용하여 감지하고 싶은 것을 감지 할수 있습니다.

Screenshots

FTP Client4 screens
tg4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tg at none against FTP Client's 3. tg also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). FTP Client's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. tg asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Client ships an update weekly, tg every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FTP Client versus tg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP Clienttg
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSIN JA LEE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
None

tg

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tg free?
tg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FTP Client or tg have ads?
Neither FTP Client nor tg shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Client or tg?
FTP Client ships an update weekly, and tg every 8 months. Most recently, FTP Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and tg on October 10, 2026.

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